Assessment & Understanding, customized Strategic Planning, and hands-on Implementation Support.
Insight & Impact
Whether you're navigating evaluations, IEPs, or 504s, I bridge the gap between schools and families—translating complex processes into clear, actionable steps that ensure every child gets the support they deserve.
Assessment & Understanding
Comprehensive evaluation of your child's needs and current educational situation
Strategic Planning
Customized approaches to secure appropriate services and accommodations
Implementation Support
Ongoing guidance throughout the educational process
The 504 Success Toolkit: 7 Strategies for Empowered Parents
Welcome, Advocate! If you're here, you're not just a parent—you're your child's fiercest champion. This toolkit is your roadmap to understanding 504 Plans and ensuring your child's educational success.
1
Know the Law
Understand that 504 Plans guarantee equal access under civil rights law, not curriculum changes.
2
Document Everything
Maintain organized records of diagnoses, test results, and all school communications.
3
Build Partnerships
Lead with collaboration, not confrontation. Relationships matter as much as rights.
4
Request Formally
Submit written evaluation requests that trigger legal obligations to respond.
5
Specific Accommodations
Ask for clear, actionable supports that enable learning access.
6
Teach Self-Advocacy
Empower your child with language to express their needs.
7
Plan Transitions
Prepare early for grade changes with transition meetings and teacher input.
Need Additional Support?
Schedule a 1:1 Parent Advocacy Session with Violetta Vrettos, M.Ed., 504 Specialist.